
1st kyu - ikkyu
Minimum 6 months and 60 hours of training since earning 2nd Kyu. Prior attendance at 1 AAA/AAI Seminar since earning 2nd Kyu.
Technique
| ushiro tekubitori jiujinage | Grasp both wrists from behind/ Entwining the arms in the shape of the Japanese number “10” (a cross) and throwing |
| yokomenuchi sudori | Strike to the side of the head/ “Disappearing” throw |
| katate ryotetori kotegaeshi | Grasping a forearm with both hands/ “Wrist turning” throw and pin |
| munetsuki sumiotoshi | Thrusting attack to the chest/ “Corner drop” throw |
| katatori ganmenuchi ikkyo | Lapel grab with straight punch to face/ “First teaching” and pin |
| tanto dori | Defense against knife attacks; at least three techniques each against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi, and munetsuki attacks required |
| bokken kata 2 | Second sword form; 13 movements |
| randori | “Seizing chaos;” defense against multiple attackers (3) |
Ki Tests and Exercises
| bokken taisabaki | Body movement and striking with the sword against an opponent, against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi/ gyaku-yokomenuchi, sliding munetsuki, and stepping munetsuki attacks |


